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N435 BEG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

216,398 mi
Last recorded216,398 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 BEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 216,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 210,395 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 210,322 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 202,827 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 196,564 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 189,160 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 181,287 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 173,260 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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N435 BEG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N435 BEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N435 BEG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 July 1996.

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